U.S. Air Force Col. David Benson, 7th Bomb Wing commander, greets U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz Aug. 11, 2016, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The purpose of the visit was to introduce Cruz to the base and its mission sets and get a glimpse at a day in the life of the Airmen who support Team Dyess. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kedesha Pennant/Released)